Kenyan · Mombasa, Kenya · Born 8 August 1994Current women's marathon world record holder.
At the 2024 Chicago Marathon, Ruth Chepng'etich ran 2:09:56 to become the first woman in history to break 2 hours 10 minutes for the marathon, shattering the previous world record by nearly two minutes in a performance she dedicated to fellow Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum.. Her world record and career achievements remain a significant part of marathon running history even as her competitive future remains in question.
Famous For
Marathon
Playing Style
How They Played
Aggressive front-running style with exceptional endurance and strong finishing kick
Legacy
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest female marathon runners, revolutionized women's marathon times
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- World champ marathon 2019
- marathon WR 2:09:56 (2024)
Career Journey
Timeline
2017
📌 Professional marathon debut
2018
🎯 First major marathon victory at Istanbul Marathon
2019
🏆 World Athletics Championships marathon gold medal
2019
🎯 Chicago Marathon victory in 2:14:04
2020
🎯 Chicago Marathon canceled due to COVID-19
2021
🎯 Tokyo Olympics marathon silver medal
2022
🏆 Second World Championships marathon gold
2022
🎯 Chicago Marathon win in 2:14:18
2023
🎯 Third consecutive Chicago Marathon victory
2024
🎯 Marathon world record 2:09:56 in Chicago
Kenyan Athletes